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Sevierville, Tennessee

Introduction to Sevierville, Tennessee

Sevierville, Tennessee, in Sevier county, is 21 miles E of Knoxville, Tennessee and 153 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Knoxville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,757 people in Sevierville.

Sevierville History

The first inhabitants in the area were the Woodland period Native Americans. A large village was established by a group of Native Americans at the meeting place of the Little Pigeon River and West Fork. Sevierville was initially named Forks of the Little Pigeon. It was incorporated as a town in 1901. It was named in honor of John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee and a war hero.

Sevierville and nearby Attractions

  • Sevier Plaza Shopping Center
  • Sevier County Heritage Museum
  • The Tennessee Museum of Aviation
  • Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
  • Southern Nights Music Theater

Things To Do In Sevierville

While in Severville, one can enjoy the Southern Nights Music Theater, where bluegrass, oldies and rock ‘n’ roll music is performed. The Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo is a popular local spot as well, especially among children. The Tennessee Museum of Aviation displays warbird flybys and other related artifacts. One can enjoy shopping at the Sevier Plaza Shopping Center and the Rivers Edge Shopping Center. Local festivals include Bloomin' Barbeque & Bluegrass, the Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival and the Great Southern Tractor Pull.

Sevierville Transportation

McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Sevierville Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Carson-Newman College, Walters State Community College, The University of Tennessee and the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

High Points

Sevierville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySevierville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Sevierville Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Sevierville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sevierville, TN

Comparing Sevierville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity34
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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